Phlebotomy (blood tests)

Our phlebotomy service manages blood collection for tests requested by a Royal Devon clinician.

Phlebotomy is where a needle is used to take blood from a vein. The blood is usually sent to a laboratory for testing. The test results can help us identify health problems and monitor existing conditions. They help us plan your care and check your body’s response to treatment.

We have phlebotomy departments at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital. They carry out blood collection for both inpatients and outpatients. We also run clinics at some of our community sites for outpatients. Some GP practices carry out blood collection for tests requested by our clinicians.

Contact details

• RD&E - rde-tr.phleb@nhs.net
• NDDH - 01271 322343
• Community sites - rduh.communityphlebotomyservice@nhs.net  or 01395 519922